Update on the Canadian Transportation Agency's inquiry into Air Transat tarmac delays

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - On August 30 and 31, 2017, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) held an oral hearing as part of its inquiry into the tarmac delays experienced by passengers of Air Transat Flight Nos. 157 and 507 on July 31, 2017.

The CTA will now allow the following written submissions to be made:

• The Ottawa International Airport Authority, Aircraft Service International Group, First Air Operations, Canadian Union of Public Employees and Air Line Pilots Association have five business days, or until 5:00 p.m. Gatineau local time on September 19, 2017, to submit a position statement, if they wish.
• Air Transat will then have 10 business days, or until 5:00 p.m. Gatineau local time on October 3, 2017, to submit its final argument regarding the two issues being considered in this proceeding:
• Did Air Transat properly apply its tariff during these incidents; and
• Are Air Transat's applicable tariff provisions reasonable.
• The passenger complainants will then have five business days, or until 5:00 p.m. Gatineau local time on October 11, 2017, to submit their final argument in reply, if they wish.

Following this, pleadings will be closed and the Panel will commence its deliberations. The CTA expects to issue a written decision later this fall.

Responses to undertakings made by the Ottawa International Airport Authority and First Air Operations are available online. Responses submitted by all parties throughout the proceedings will be posted as they are available.

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